Vet practice

The Village Vets

Wigan, North West

Find themWigan, North West

Details checked17 Jun 2026

In an emergency, always phone the practice before travelling. If you can't get through, see nearby emergency vets or call the Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509000 if your pet has eaten something toxic.

About this practice

The Village Vets is a first-opinion veterinary practice in Wigan, North West. The practice is in the WN4 0AA area. As with any vet, contact the practice directly to confirm services, opening hours and availability before visiting.

Services to check

✓Consultations, health checks & vaccinations
✓Neutering and routine surgery
✓Dental treatment
✓Diagnostics (bloods, x-ray, ultrasound)
✓Microchipping
✓Out-of-hours / emergency cover
✓Exotics & small-pet care

We don’t hold a verified service list — use this as questions to ask when you call.

Pets treated

Most first-opinion practices see dogs and cats, and many also treat rabbits and small pets. Expertise with exotics (reptiles, birds, ferrets) varies, so if you keep an unusual species, ask The Village Vets before booking. Our food-safety checker covers dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs and hamsters.

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Nearby emergency vets

Closest practices listed as offering emergency or out-of-hours care:

The Jungle

Emergency

86 Orford Avenue, Warrington, WA2 7QQ· 12.0 km

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Chorley Vets

24-hour

Chorley, PR7 2SN· 16.8 km

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Beech House Veterinary Surgery

Emergency

2-4 Stopes Road, Radcliffe, M26 3WP· 20.8 km

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White Cross Vets

Emergency

147 Cross Street, M33 7JW· 23.1 km

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Village Vets take on new clients?

Registration policies change, so the best way to find out is to phone The Village Vets and ask whether they're taking on new patients in Wigan.

What if my pet has an emergency near Wigan?

The closest practice in our directory listing emergency or out-of-hours care is The Jungle, about 11.95 km away. Always phone before travelling — many practices route out-of-hours calls to a dedicated provider.

Can I walk my dog near The Village Vets?

Yes — Lyme and Wood Pits Country Park is the nearest green space we have on file, roughly 4.37 km away, which is handy for a short walk before or after a visit. Keep dogs on a lead near the road and around the practice.

Is there parking near The Village Vets?

Parking depends on the site and the surrounding streets in Wigan. It's worth allowing extra time, and calling ahead if your pet is unwell.

Does The Village Vets treat rabbits and small pets?

Many first-opinion vets see rabbits and small pets as well as cats and dogs, but it isn't guaranteed. Phone The Village Vets to check they treat your species before booking.